Jhoole Weavers Exhibit
February 1–March 31

Womanspace Workshops

Queen of Heaven–Spring Equinox
This group for women meets periodically to explore the divine feminine. At this time of year, we mark the balance between light and dark, turning our faces to the waxing solar light and turning our hearts outward to our community. Bring your favorite song, symbol, poem or other words of the season. Previous attendance is not necessary and walk-ins are welcome. Come meet some like-minded women, celebrate the approach of Spring, and share good conversation.

Debby Gaines facilitated her UU Church’s Wild Women’s Retreat for six years, including two years as co-chair with Gale. Her journey of self-discovery led to a pilgrimage to the island of Malta with Jennifer Berezan in 2007, where they explored ancient goddess sites. She is currently a student at the California Institute of Integral Studies.

Gale Ketteler is Program Coordinator and Marketing Specialist at Womanspace. She first explored feminine theology in the Cakes for the Queen of Heaven course in Madison in the 80s. She has facilitated it twice here in Rockford and is thrilled to help other women discover empowering stories that pre-date patriarchal history.

Course #: WK09-25
Date: March 21
Time: Sunday, 7:00-9:00p
Facilitator: Debby Gaines & Gale Ketteler
Location: Fountain View Room
Cost: Freewill Offering (Please bring food or drink to share)
Registrations preferred by March 18

Restorative Yoga
Every woman needs time to relax and renew. Spend a peaceful morning with Una in postures that are supported by pillows and blocks. This yoga practice is for all abilities and incorporates gentle stretches, plus time for reflection. Dress comfortably and bring a sticky mat.

Una has been studying yoga since the early 70s with a number of local teachers, beginning with Behram Guard. She has taken workshops with Rodney Yee, Donna Farhi, and Patricia Walden. She teaches our weekly Yoga for Women class on Thursday mornings utilizing basic Hatha Yoga to reduce stressful tension in mind and body.

Course #: WK09-21
Date: March 27
Time: Saturday, 10:00a-Noon
Facilitator: Una Ryan
Location: Womanspace Library
Cost: $20 Register by March 25

Herbal Teas & Tinctures
Spend an informative evening with Liz. You’ll learn how to utilize herbs as a natural approach to better health for you and your family. We’ll make a variety of teas and try several blends of different culinary and medicinal herbs. Root and leaf tinctures will also be discussed as another simple, yet effective means of using herbs on a daily basis. Liz will have tinctures, packaged tea and other organic items available for purchase.

Liz owns Wind Ridge Herb Farm in Caledonia with organic gardens featuring over 200 varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs, plus a shop featuring teas, spices, dips, salves, lotions, bath and baby products, as well as many antique and gift items. She has been an RN for over 25 years and is also a Master Herbalist.

Course #: WK09-22
Date: March 29
Time: Monday, 6:30-8:30p
Facilitator: Liz Fiorenza
Location: Fountain View Room
Cost: $25 (includes some tea) Register by March 25

Suddenly I'm a Caregiver–Now What?
Gloriann will share experiences and wisdom gleaned while caring for her mother for nearly ten years as she battled breast cancer. You will receive her checklist for staying organized and getting through when it’s your turn to be the caregiver. Hear answers to questions like how and where can I ask for help? How can I be a good caregiver and still keep my own life and sanity intact? It’s not easy, but Gloriann has ideas to help. Signed copies of Gloriann’s book, One Daughter’s Story, will be available for purchase.

Gloriann is the author of One Daughter’s Story, based on journals she kept while caring for her terminally ill mother. Since the death of both of her parents, Gloriann has become passionate about her volunteer work with Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center as a Direct Care & 11th Hour volunteer. Chloe is a registered therapy dog & completed additional training to be Rockford’s first K-9 hospice volunteer.

Course #: WK09-23
Date: April 10
Time: Saturday, 10:00a-Noon
Facilitator: Gloriann Dawson
Location: Fountain View Room
Cost: $20 Register by April 8

I Dwell in Possibility
Calling all women! In the lengthening light of longer days, come prepare the ground for spring’s bloom inside you. Engage with your art-full imagination and with guided writing to nourish your heirloom seedlings of hope, promise, and joy. Everything you do this morning will serve as an inviting legacy to your descendants. Gift yourself with this time to reflect, write, and grow!

Edna C. Groves, M.S. is currently dwelling in possibility as a personal legacy biographer. She was a psychotherapist from 1975-1996. She has been leading workshops since 1975, including many at Womanspace. She loves hanging around with other Wise Women, knowing the world needs our joy, hope and promise.

Course #: WK09-24
Date: April 17
Time: Saturday, 9:00a-1:00p
Facilitator: Edna C. Groves
Location: Fountain View Room
Cost: $20 Register by April 14

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